Spinning Wheel Got To Go 'Round

DAILY DRAW

THEME: Wheel of Fortune

What changes shall come my way today? This speaks of the whys and wherefores concerning feeling the many parts of the emotional spectrum. Remember the way to 'survive' the wheel is not to cling to any one emotion. It will manifest and experiencing it is important. Then allow it to float away and move on.


GUIDE: Knight of Cups

My guide brings the message to keep love in my heart. It is a shield against the ravages of the stronger, negative emotions.


MEDITATION: Three of Pentacles

If it does not seem easy to keep love in my heart, a meditation on the things which evoke that feeling will be helpful. Focus and study it.


SHADOW CARD: The Magician

Given the ability to work with any element, is the way to mastery. Note how the other aspects (elements) interplay with emotional changes. What is their role? It is a learning experience.


WHAT IT ALL MEANS

This is no different from other days. It simply is a chance to be mindful of what my range of emotions is and to what events they may be attached. Temper all reactions with love. Study and learn what comes into play. This is the way of Mastery.

The Wheel faces all directions, depending on where you are on it. The knight faces the future with love. The Three of Pentacles speaks of intense focus in the moment with an eye toward the future. The Magician is the foundation and the opportunity to work toward mastery of the elements as they exist in life.

The Decision

DAILY DRAW

THEME: The Seeker

I made a decision to concentrate on working with three card readings instead of moving ahead in the books right now, to allow the information I've already learned to cement itself into my brain, and to give me the practice needed to increase my ability to understand the cards from the pov of what I have already learned, before moving on. There are many configurations to work with. Thus, the theme is about beginning a new phase, and I become The Seeker again.


GUIDE: Nine of Wands

The Guide confirms that resting and taking a break before moving forward with this part of my studies, will help to stop the inner struggle that has arisen too often of late.


MEDITATION: Page of Pentacles

The meditation from two days ago returns to also confirm the decision. It is a place which will best suit my studies, to remain until I have integrated what I have thus far learned. I am reminded that buckling down and concentration will serve my progress with my work.


SHADOW CARD The Tower

The 'upheaval' of the struggle with my work has brought a good change to the table. The darkness of my troubled mind has been released by the lightning of my thoughts and decision.

WHAT IT ALL MEANS:

A new study regime is confirmed by my guides, suggesting it is time to rest, with the Page reiterating the necessity of indepth study. The upheaval of the past weeks of inner conflict gives way to the dawning light of which way to go.

I note that The Seeker faces the past (the struggles) and plays a farewell tune. The Nine of Wands faces the future, resting before moving on. The page looks forward also to the renewed work. Thus, the change releases the light from the darkness of struggle and my confused mind.

Covert Ops, Two Messengers, Mother Superior and Me

DAILY DRAW

THEME: Seven of Swords

This speaks of a day where things are done quietly and it will be a day of mystery. Each moment will unfold as an unknown piece of the puzzle. It is about fitting the pieces together.


GUIDE: Page of Cups

I am guided to seek to figure out what piece of the puzzle has emerged; to feel the very essence of it. Everything has a feel to it, like in dreams - we know people from what feelings they evoke. Same here. Reach out with my feelings to understand who is in the driver's seat.


MEDITATION: Page of Pentacles

Seek the depth of each piece. This is part of putting together the blueprint. It is focus and hard work, but mostly dedication. Study each piece, and understand its purpose.


SHADOW CARD The Empress

This is the foundation upon which this work is based. This foundation is me - The Mother of the Others.


WHAT IT ALL MEANS

Covert Ops and the young creative lass; pairs in the form of messengers and Mother Superior - me.

As I learn about reading, I begin to see each group of three from the perspective of BODY/MIND/SPIRIT or PAST/PRESENT/FUTURE, and etc. Here, the Past (mr. covert ops) while facing further back into the past, is turning his head to sneak a peek at the present (his future). The young page of cups faces the past, but studies the information emerging (from the cup) from there, seeking to understand the feelings associated with it. The page of pents (the future page - a page turned) having gathered the information from the past and present, studies, puts the pieces together; begins to find the patterns in the chaos... and she faces the foundation that is being built - The Mother Empress aka me, who in turn, faces all my children. Fascinating.

Celebrate My Stand, But Beware That Which Lurks In The Shadows

DAILY DRAW

THEME: Seven of Wands

The Seven of Wands returns and reinforces the return to work. This card speaks of standing my ground for my intentions and don't back down.


GUIDE: Judgment

Remember the sense of excitement and the want to DO more, after the work resumed. This is important and I am guided to follow these leads; to rise out of complacency and keep on keeping on.


MEDITATION: Three of Cups

Celebrate the return by doing more. I am reminded that this isn't only what I have wanted for like ever, but the pull of Spirit within is what drives the desire to find THE WAY. In the quiet moments, go within and feel the delight: This is my motivation.


SHADOW CARD: Five of Cups

Lurking in the shadows is the distractor. I am reminded of how easily it is to get caught up in either direction. Keep my eyes open and should I see I have hit an obstacle, don't go back to the land of I've-lost-everything. Look around, because nothing is lost, just around the corner is the path and I will see the 'light' of Spirit flickering in the shadows, showing me that what I don't see is that things change as we work on it, and not to think I've lost the thread. There it is, dancing in the light, like the way the sunlight dances on the path in a forest, where the leaves sway and their shadow moves, and the darkness gives way to the golden glow, lighting the path once more.

WHAT IT ALL MEANS:

Feel the strength born of success. Remember the sense of excitement. That comes from the core! Celebrate by doing more, but don't forget to be aware of old habits which lurk in the shadows. They are False Evidence Appearting Real... and they are lies!

Struggle For Success

DAILY DRAW

THEME: Five of Wands

This will be a day of trying to fit the pieces together to gain a greater understanding of the "picture" as it manifests currently. There is just a vague shape of what it looks like. A bit more than moderate expenditure of energy is going into this.


GUIDE: Nine of Wands

It will be important to rest during the moments when the struggle pauses. Patch myself up and rest up and wait to see what progress has been made. Look ahead toward resolution.


MEDITATION: Four of Cups

While there might be some dissatisfaction and thoughts go to scrapping the whole mess, be sure to look at all the possibilities to salvage the project or process. Don't overlook anything.


SHADOW CARD: Ace of Pentacles

Persistance and hard work to put things into order will pay off in abundance of success. After this period of struggle passes, the time to begin again (resume) will present itself.

WHAT IT ALL MEANS:

During struggle, nobody pays attention to anyone else. Take the time between bouts to rest and revitalize. Look to thinking things through, even when it feels like there is no hope. Don't over look anything. Envision success and it will come.

Ch ch ch changes

DAILY DRAW

THEME: Transformation

Today is a new day and every new day provides a moment to think about and plan for change. My eyes are drawn to the deep and lighter red of the robe of Transformation and it speaks of the courage and passion which is needed to do things for myself I wish to change. I know the way, I need the courage to stick with the what I must do, and the passion to enliven the way.


GUIDE: Seven of Wands

I am guided to be more conservative in expending my energy on things which do not add to the process of change, but to also make a stand against any obstacles that would seek to distract my progress.


MEDITATION: The Magician

Meditate uon mastering the things I need to work my program. Remember lessons already learned, and deepen my studies.


SHADOW CARD: The Empress

This is a reminder that it takes hard work, but the rewards will be worth it.


WHAT IT ALL MEANS

An opportunity to make changes is helped with inner courage and passion. Master the process to stay on track, and guard against distractors. The soft, gentle reminder that this is for what is most important in my life, and to know that it will be worth the effort.

Daily Draw Reflection

DAILY DRAW

THEME: Two of Wands

Less action, more waiting. I am drawn to the globe. Where in the world is... who? What? This is a precursor to the work of this dark time, the hibernation. This is a pause in the guise of balance. Considering new creations. Enjoy the quiet.


GUIDE: Seven of Swords

Keep your ideas to yourself - guard them until it is time to reveal the plans.


MEDITATION: Knight of Swords

Though my thoughts come and go quickly, I am reminded to be vigilant of those which leave impact. There are messages for me in them. There could be glimplses of light in them.

SHADOW CARD: Knight of Cups

Find the passion in these quiet days.
Clarified: The High Priestess Use intuition regards which way to go.

WHAT IT ALL MEANS

A pause as we ready ourselves for the quiet of winter. Keep ideas and plans close to the vest until all the plans have been worked out. Stay alert to messages coming in, but keep seeking to be passionate through the intuitive realm.

NOTES ON PLACEMENT:

The theme faces left. THe guide, while facing left is looking back at the information coming in from the meditation. The shadow brings up the rear, facing right. All directions are covered. Interesting.